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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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